ATLANTA—Davidson Hospitality Group introduced a partnership with AHED, Alliance for Hospitality Fairness & Range, with the overarching purpose of constructing an affect on the way forward for hospitality by the event of internships; deployment of a scholarship program; participation in devoted profession gala’s and campus takeover occasions; focused recruitment of scholars inside underrepresented populations, and creation of recent alternatives for certified graduating college students to hitch manager-in-training packages. Moreover, Davidson’s Chief Administrative Officer Crystal Beasley has been appointed to the AHED Board, bringing expertise and perspective to AHED’s current management.
“We consider within the energy of collective expertise, and the creativity that comes from a diversified perspective. With that in thoughts, our Range, Fairness, and Inclusion Council works passionately to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive setting for workforce members from all walks of life—as a result of we’re stronger collectively,” mentioned Kenny Imafidon, vice chairman of operational excellence, Davidson Hospitality Group. “By our collaboration with AHED, we’re excited to optimize a stage taking part in area for all staff to really feel valued, revered, and capable of contribute at their most potential no matter their background. On the finish of the day, variety permits organizations to draw and retain the perfect and brightest expertise to drawback remedy and innovate.”
“At AHED, we give attention to reworking the hospitality trade by uplifting and amplifying a tradition consultant of untapped expertise. Identical to the workforce at Davidson Hospitality Group, we envision a hospitality workforce the place variety, fairness, and inclusivity usually are not simply beliefs however inherent qualities of our management,” mentioned Brian Barker, founder, Alliance for Hospitality Fairness & Range. “We look ahead to teaming up with Davidson to pave the way in which for a brighter and extra inclusive future in our trade.”
On November 15, 2024, Davidson will be part of AHED at its Fall Networking Reception to rejoice the unity and shared goal that drives the collective mission of inclusivity.
